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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.49, 217.31 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.49, 217.31 and 91.98 is: 126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.49 : 217.31 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.49/217.31 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.49x = 217.31 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.49x = 19,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,988.17/157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.92

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